Odds against Mississippi State ending skid against Kentucky

11:33 PM,
Feb. 26, 2013

Written by

Brandon Marcello
bmarcello@clarionledger.com

Mississippi State (7-19, 2-12 SEC) vs. Kentucky (19-8, 10-4)

Today, 7 p.m., Comcast Channel 213, Lexington, Ky.

THE SETUP ...

Mississippi State exits Starkville after a historic loss to Vanderbilt to face a Kentucky team on the rebound. The Wildcats are fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament and have played better of late without shot-blocker Nerlens Noel (knee) in the lineup. MSU has lost 12 straight games and, according to the oddsmakers, are in line for another big setback as a 191/2-point underdog.